I recently installed a CB radio in my 4Runner. It turns out that certain smaller CB radios, like the Uniden PRO520XL that I used, fit perfectly in the ashtray location. I put together a short video on how I did the install, and I’ve included a few extra details below.
I’m actually running a 4′ antenna, not a 5′ like I said in the video. I also forgot to mention that you’ll probably need a right-angle connector for the antenna on the back of the CB (you can see it when I’m test-fitting the radio) in order to fit inside the dash. Mine is right up against the back with the right-angle connector and there wouldn’t have been enough room without it.
Parts List:
- Uniden PRO520XL CB Radio
- Uniden Bearcat BC-7 External Speaker
- PL259 Coax Right Angle Connector
- FireStick FS-4BK 4′ Tunable Tip CB Antenna
- Wilson Heavy Duty CB Antenna Spring
- FireStik K4-8R18 18′ Fire-Ring Coax with Stud:
Be sure to tune your antenna before you use the radio! The video below has great instructions on how to tune your antenna. For tuning, I used the following additional parts: